Community

Welcome to Spring Lake Park! Spring Lake Park is an established residential community with small-town charm, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Located about ten miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka and Ramsey Counties, the city includes a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development. Spring Lake Park covers approximately 2.1 square miles and offers six community parks, convenient access to neighboring communities, and strong regional connections by major highways.

The city takes its name from Spring Lake, one of two lakes associated with the community and located near the southeast corner of the city. Spring Lake Park was incorporated by referendum in December 1953. At the time of incorporation, the city’s population was approximately 960. Today, Spring Lake Park is home to roughly 7,100 residents.

In 1975, Spring Lake Park City Hall moved to its current location at 1301 81st Avenue NE. The following year, in celebration of the nation’s Bicentennial, the city adopted its red, white, and blue water tower design with white stars. That community spirit continues today through Tower Days, Spring Lake Park’s long-running annual community celebration. In 2026, Tower Days marks 50 years of community tradition.

Spring Lake Park operates under a council-administrator form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and four Council Members, all elected at large to staggered four-year terms. Regular City Council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

City services are provided through a dedicated team of employees across Administration, Police, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Utilities, and related service areas. The Spring Lake Park Police Department is a full-time law enforcement agency that provides year-round, 24-hour service. Fire and rescue services are provided through the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department. Public Works maintains the city’s streets, utilities, parks, and city-owned equipment, while Parks and Recreation oversees recreation programs, park programming, and community events.

Today, Spring Lake Park continues to balance neighborhood character, quality public services, and community pride. Residents benefit from responsive local government, active parks and recreation opportunities, and a location that provides both a close-knit community feel and convenient access to the wider metropolitan area.